Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

in committee · Ohio · House Oct 22, 2025

HB 520: Establish Blue Ribbon Comm. in each county to improve efficiency

To establish and convene a Blue Ribbon Committee in each county to review and assess each taxing unit within the county and each county program or department to identify duplication of services and generally to streamline and improve county efficiency and effectiveness.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes committees to review taxing units and county programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness, promoting fiscal responsibility and better fiscal management.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Tags Local Government

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 8, 2025

HB 504: Enact the Calculated Adjustments for Property Surges (CAPS) Act

To amend sections 323.152, 323.155, and 4503.06 and to enact section 319.305 of the Revised Code to authorize counties to temporarily exempt a portion of property's increased value from taxation following a reappraisal and to name this act the Calculated Adjustments for Property Surges (CAPS) Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes counties to exempt a portion of property's increased value from taxation, providing tax relief for property owners.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill authorizes counties to exempt a portion of property's increased value from taxation, potentially reducing property tax revenue, a primary source of school funding.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 504 allows counties to exempt a portion of increased property value from taxation, which can help mitigate rising housing costs and support housing affordability by easing the tax burden on property owners.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 113: Regards annexation and financial disclosure forms, tax exemptions

To amend sections 102.02, 709.022, 709.023, 709.024, 709.16, and 3735.67 and to enact section 3311.222 of the Revised Code to modify the law regarding annexation and financial disclosure forms, and to require school district approval of residential community reinvestment area property tax exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill requires school district approval for property tax exemptions, which can protect school funding by controlling tax revenue reductions and strengthening fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill requires school district approval for property tax exemptions, granting schools control over a key funding source and protecting potential revenue.80% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill HB 113 requires school district approval for residential community reinvestment area property tax exemptions, potentially limiting housing development incentives.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 154: Require school district approval-certain property tax exemptions

HB 154 requires school districts to approve property tax exemptions for new residential construction or remodeling in designated "community reinvestment areas" before they can be granted. Property owners seeking these exemptions must submit applications to a housing officer, who then forwards them to the local school board for approval within 45 days. The bill ensures school districts have a formal role in approving exemptions for residential properties, though it includes an alternative where owners can pay school districts 25% of estimated tax savings instead of seeking approval. This directly affects homeowners and developers in areas designated for community reinvestment, changing how tax exemption approvals are processed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill empowers school districts to approve property tax exemptions, giving them a formal role in fiscal management and protecting their tax base.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationHB 154 gives school districts a formal role in approving property tax exemptions, allowing them to protect their local funding base.88% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill regulates property tax exemptions for new residential construction in 'community reinvestment areas,' a mechanism designed to incentivize and advance housing development.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives Community Development Historic Preservation Property Taxes

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in committee · Ohio · House Oct 1, 2025

HB 443: Prohibit enforcing property tax liens against certain homesteads

To amend sections 323.25, 4503.06, 5721.01, 5721.18, and 5721.31 of the Revised Code to prohibit enforcement of delinquent property tax liens against certain owner-occupied homesteads.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 443 provides tax relief to certain owner-occupied homesteads by prohibiting the enforcement of delinquent property tax liens.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill protects owner-occupied homesteads from delinquent property tax liens, directly safeguarding housing stability and property rights for homeowners.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Homeownership Property Taxes Tenant Rights

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in committee · Ohio · House Sep 15, 2025

HB 391: Require tax rate as a true value percentage on tax bills, ballots

To amend sections 323.131 and 4503.06 and to enact section 5705.171 of the Revised Code to require tax rates to be expressed as a percentage of true value on tax bills and ballot language.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill promotes transparency in taxation by requiring tax rates to be expressed as a true value percentage, enhancing public understanding and fiscal responsibility.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 124: Modify process for property tax sales-assessment ratio studies

HB 124 changes how local governments conduct property tax assessment studies that compare tax assessments to actual property sales prices. It modifies three specific sections of state law (5715.012, 5715.251, and 5715.26) to adjust the process for these studies. The bill directly affects county auditors and local tax authorities responsible for performing these assessments. The key change simplifies or updates the procedural steps for completing these studies, without altering tax rates or property values themselves.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 124 modifies procedural steps for property tax assessment studies, aiming to simplify or update them, which supports efficient fiscal management and tax administration.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

signed · Ohio · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 186: Regards school district property taxes, school funding formula

To amend sections 319.301, 323.08, 323.152, 323.155, 323.158, 3317.017, 3317.02, 3317.021, 3317.16, 4503.06, 4503.065, and 4503.0610 and to enact section 319.303 of the Revised Code to authorize a reduction in school district property taxes affected by a millage floor that would limit increases in such taxes according to inflation and to require a corresponding adjustment in the school funding formula.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits increases, providing tax relief for property owners.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationThe bill authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits future increases, directly restricting a key funding source for education.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 186 authorizes a reduction in school district property taxes and limits increases, which can make housing more affordable for property owners.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax School Funding Property Taxes